User Role Blocker
v1.1.0by captainhaddock · updated 5 years ago
A simple and nice plugin to block existing users from logging into the admin panel by assigning them to the 'Blocked' user role, as simple a …
- Rank
- #64,765
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.3K
- 1,314 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Role Blocker at a glance
User Role Blocker is a WordPress plugin by captainhaddock with fewer than 10 active installs, the #64,765 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Mar 4, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 55 plugins tagged “role”, it ranks #45. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Role Blocker |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#64,765 · up 1,923 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #64,765 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63,559 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #66,427 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #62,644 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #56,516 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #64,066 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #69,781 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #56,482 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #66,688 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +50.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Apr 22, 2020
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Role Blocker
How many websites use User Role Blocker?
User Role Blocker is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #64,765 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Role Blocker been downloaded?
1,314 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was User Role Blocker last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Mar 4, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is User Role Blocker compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Role Blocker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is User Role Blocker still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does User Role Blocker have?
No one has reviewed User Role Blocker on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to User Role Blocker?
The plugins most like User Role Blocker, by the tags they share, are User Role Editor (700K+), User Posts Limit (3K+) and Role Based Redirect (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.3K |
| Author | captainhaddock |
| First released | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
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